Outcome Chart - Ontario - The Americas: Geographic Patterns and Issues, Grade 11

This chart contains media-related learning outcomes from Ontario, Curriculum for, The Americas: Geographic Patterns and Issues, Grade 11, University/College Preparation, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Methods of Geographic Inquiry and Communication

Overall Expectations

use the methods and tools of geographic inquiry to locate, gather, evaluate, and organize information about Canada’s natural and human systems
analyse and interpret data gathered in inquiries into the geography of Canada, using a variety of methods and geotechnologies

Specific Expectations

Research gather geographic information from primary sources (e.g., field research, surveys, interviews) and secondary sources (e.g., reference books, mainstream and alternative media, CD-ROMs, the Internet) to research a geographic issue
evaluate the credibility of sources (e.g., authority, impartiality, expertise) and the reliability and usefulness of information (e.g., accuracy and relevance, absence of bias or prejudice, arguments substantiated by evidence)

Lessons

Deconstructing Web Pages

ICYou See: A Lesson in Critical Thinking

Related Resources

How to Search the Internet Effectively

Evaluating Internet Research Sources

Evaluating Internet-Based Information: A Goals-Based Approach

How to Discourage Plagiarism